$150,000 reward in unsolved homicide of Cortrell Thomas on one-year anniversary

Close-up portrait of Cortrell Thomas facing the camera.
Cortrell Thomas, 37, was killed in Dartmouth on March 31, 2025. One year later, there are still no answers. A $150,000 reward is now being offered.

31 March 2026
Source: novascotia.ca

The Province is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the homicide of 37-year-old Cortrell Thomas.

On March 31, 2025, at about 9 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of gunshots on Ancona Place in Dartmouth. Mr. Thomas was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Police say people may have information about this homicide that they have not shared with police.

“If you have any information that can help solve the murder of Mr. Thomas, I urge you to come forward,” said Scott Armstrong, Attorney General and Minister of Justice. “No matter how big or small you think it is, you may have the missing piece that is needed.”

Anyone with information regarding this crime should call the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program at 1-888-710-9090. People who come forward with information must provide their name and contact information and may be called to testify in court. All calls will be recorded.

People who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers of Nova Scotia at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).


Quick Facts:

  • – the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program is an additional tool to help police in major unsolved crime cases

  • – the reward amount will be based on the investigative value of the information provided

  • – including this case, there are now 124 active cases in the program

  • – employees of law enforcement and correctional agencies are not eligible to collect this reward


Additional Resources:

Other cases under the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program are listed at: https://novascotia.ca/just/Public_Safety/Rewards

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